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RI H7802
RI H7802Adds probation officer and parole officer to the list of public safety employees that are entitled to their full salary if they are injured and become disabled as a result of performance of their job duties.
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would add probation officer and parole officer to the list of public safety employees that are entitled to their full salary if they are injured and become disabled as a result of performance of their job duties. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to include probation officers and parole officers among the public safety employees who are entitled to receive their full salary and benefits if they become disabled as a direct result of performing their job duties. This provision is intended to provide financial security for these officers during their recovery, similar to protections already afforded to police officers and firefighters. The act will become effective immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (10)
Bill O'Brien (D)*,
Samuel Azzinaro (D),
Doc Corvese (D),
Robert Craven (D),
Susan Donovan (D),
Deb Fellela (D),
Carol McEntee (D),
Joseph McNamara (D),
Tom Noret (D),
Earl Read (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Finance (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7802.pdf |
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